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| ⚫ | '''Jason Russell'''' is an American political activist responsible for the campaign "]". This is a viral sensation that swept the entire world in less than 24 hours during March 2012. Its main subject is the African rebel leader ], his war crimes and the clearly defined “movement” to stop him. Countless celebrities endorsed the movement, news sources reported it and social media buzzed with it. While the problem of guerrilla warfare and child soldiers has plagued Africa for decades, and several documentaries have already been produced regarding the issue, this particular 29-minute video managed to obtain mass exposure and support. | ||
| ⚫ | Jason Russell is an American political activist responsible for the campaign "]". This is a viral sensation that swept the entire world in less than 24 hours during March 2012. Its main subject is the African rebel leader ], his war crimes and the clearly defined “movement” to stop him. Countless celebrities endorsed the movement, news sources reported it and social media buzzed with it. While the problem of guerrilla warfare and child soldiers has plagued Africa for decades, and several documentaries have already been produced regarding the issue, this particular 29-minute video managed to obtain mass exposure and support. | ||
| ==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
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Jason Russell' is an American political activist responsible for the campaign "Kony 2012". This is a viral sensation that swept the entire world in less than 24 hours during March 2012. Its main subject is the African rebel leader Joseph Kony, his war crimes and the clearly defined “movement” to stop him. Countless celebrities endorsed the movement, news sources reported it and social media buzzed with it. While the problem of guerrilla warfare and child soldiers has plagued Africa for decades, and several documentaries have already been produced regarding the issue, this particular 29-minute video managed to obtain mass exposure and support.
Biography
Russell graduated from the USC Production Film School. He founded Invisible Children, Inc.
Russell is an evangelist Christian and has spoken about his religion and its relation to his work in a speech at Liberty University. Russell has a son, and a daughter whom he doesn't talk about in the video.
Arrest
On March 15, 2012 (10 days after the launch of the Kony 2012 campaign), Russell was arrested by San Diego police for allegedly being drunk in public and committing lewd acts, including masturbating in public and vandalizing vehicles. Police said Russell appeared to be under the influence and he was detained and taken to a medical facility for treatment.
See also
References
- "Invisible Children Co-Founder Detained: SDPD".
- "Invisible Children co-founder Jason Russell reportedly arrested".